In today's world, girls are wearing makeup at young ages, to where it is not uncommon to see girls as young as 10 or eleven wearing makeup!The biggest problem is that these young women don't know how to properly apply makeup to highlight their natural beauty. They often carry their technique errors into their teens. Runway makeup is not suitable for real life, no matter what age you are. This article will explain how to bring out your natural beauty by using simple makeup techniques and colors that will blend beautifully with your skin.

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Steps

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Ask your parents for permission to wear makeup. Clarify that you will be wearing natural makeup instead of crazy makeup. If they don't allow you, be cool with it and ask again in 4-6 months. Nagging will not help, and fighting will simply show your parents that you are not mature enough to wear makeup. Also do not use the excuse of "But she wears make-up!" That will also just show your parents that you are definitely not mature.

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Go shopping for pretty, inexpensive makeup. Set a price limit, which should be about $15-$20, and don't spend anymore than this amount. You don't need a ton of makeup. Focus on getting a few classic pieces that you can wear every day, plus something pretty for special occasions, such as sparkly eyeshadow or lip gloss. Stay away from bright blues, greens, or purples. Instead, opt for natural pinks and light browns. If you are in a department store like Macy's, the women at the makeup counters will be happy to give you a free makeover, providing you'll purchase your favorite products. They will tell you what looks best on your skin and will show you how to apply it.

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If you have oily skin or blemishes, purchase a powder to brush over your skin. Be sure to choose the right color for your skin tone. Don't be afraid to ask your mom for her opinion.

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Apply mascara, if you have thin eyelashes. Select a mascara according to your hair color. If you are anywhere from platinum blonde to strawberry blonde, choose a brown. If you're ranging anywhere from a redhead to light brunette choose black-brown while If you're brunette or black hair you can get away with black.

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Apply a peachy blush to the apples of your cheeks. Stay away from rogue colors; these will make you look old and fake. To apply, smile. Apply blush where your cheeks are fattest. Creme blushes are nice but may make your skin oily, so opt for powders. If you put to much on, smooth it out lightly with a clean brush or your fingertips. To find the perfect shade for you, run or jog for 20 minutes. The color of your cheeks when you exercise is the color that will look best on you.

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Apply a lip gloss or lip balm to your lips. You don't need to worry about lip liner or lipstick now. Lip gloss will give you a pretty shine or sparkle with a hint of color. Lip balm will give your lips an instant natural color boost and will make them noticeably softer. Choose clears or pinks. If your lip gloss is too sticky, run an ice cube over your glossed lips. You'll still have the shine without the sticky sensation.

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Be sure not to over-do the make up. You want to look effortlessly beautiful, not painstakingly fake!

If you're still wary of applying makeup yourself, ask your mom or another woman your know for help. Be sure you ask someone who doesn't put her makeup on with a putty knife!

Skip eyeliner while you're young. It's difficult to put on without looking fake. If you still want to wear eyeliner, use a small eyeshadow brush to apply brown eyeshadow where eyeliner would usually go.

Avoid wearing liquid foundation, as it can melt of your face during physical education.

Probably not a good idea to wear make up as young as 12. Express your youthful beauty! It doesn't last very long.

Warnings

Even though it's fun, don't share makeup with your friends. Eye and lip makeup can spread germs which can make you sick. That's not any fun at all!

Don't put on too much makeup.

Don't go crazy with the eyeliner! It can transform you, trust me, but make sure you know what you're doing, as you tend to look more trashy.

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